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Nurse Aide Training & Certification Relief Extended for Care Facilities

This act extends and modifies temporary rules for nurse aide training and certification in nursing facilities, initially implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to ease staff burdens and ensure continuous care. Citizens can expect care facilities to have more flexibility in hiring and training staff, potentially impacting the availability and quality of services.
Key points
Temporary waivers for nurse aide training requirements in care facilities will be extended for at least 24 months.
Time worked by nurse aides during the pandemic will count towards required training hours.
Competency evaluations can be conducted at the facility if the state doesn't offer them regularly.
A study will be conducted to assess the ongoing appropriateness of these waivers.
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Print number: 117_HR_7744
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Process start date: 2022-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Building America’s Health Care Workforce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7744.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Temporary waivers for nurse aide training requirements in care facilities will be extended for at least 24 months.
  • Time worked by nurse aides during the pandemic will count towards required training hours.
  • Competency evaluations can be conducted at the facility if the state doesn't offer them regularly.
  • A study will be conducted to assess the ongoing appropriateness of these waivers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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